SPACES_16Feb_016_A

Contributors
Christian Manhart
With degrees in art history and archaeology,
Christian Manhart’s journey in conservation
started when he joined UNESCO’s Cultural
section in 1987. He is currently the head of
UNESCO office in Nepal, and also the UNESCO’s
representative to Nepal. His advocacy for
conservation and illicit trafficking of cultural property are published
online in various platforms.
Bijaya Laxmi Rai
Bijaya Laxmi Rai is an engineer by profession.
She is an assistant designer and planner (on
behalf of the contractor) at the Sanjen (Upper)
hydroelectric project. Rai is interested in technical
writing (Sustainability; Green Technology;
Disaster Risk Management; Women, Children and
Societies, among other topics). She is also an
amateur researcher (Seismic Vulnerability).
Nischal Oli
Nischal Oli is an art producer based in
Kathmandu. He is the Project Coordinator of the
Siddhartha Arts Foundation's Education Initiative,
which builds capacity in the management,
curating and criticism of the arts. As a manager,
curator and writer Oli has worked with several
organizations, artists, platforms and collectives.
Drishti Manandhar
Drishti Manandhar is an architect,
graduate from the Pulchowk Institute of
Engineering, currently working at S G
Designs. Fascinated by Space - she loves
to eat, read, sketch, talk (in radndom order)
and write about the acquaintances in her
environemnt. An art enthusiast by nature
she is fascinated by the ability of words and
its power in expression.
Saroj Bajracharya
Saroj Bajracharya is an artist and an art
critic. He has been actively involved in
many facets of art such as painting, writing,
teaching, curating, organizing solo/group
exhibitions and related events for more than
two decades. Mr. Bajracharya has authored
a book titled ‘A Concise Introduction to
Nepali Modern Sculpture’.
Shreesha Nankhwa
Ms. Shreesha Nankhwa is an aspiring
environmentalist with a penchant for writing.
She is interested in sustainable living,
alternative energy and creating a better
future for the planet. Her works have been
published in a number of magazines and
publications in Nepal. She currently writes
and edits blogs for IT companies while
dreaming of trekking across the Himalayas.
Amit Kumar Shrestha
Graduate in Risk control and management
technology, Mr. Amit Kumar Shrestha has
been actively involved with National Society for
Earthquake Technology (NSET) as Public Private
Partnership specialist. His other experiences
include environment and occupational safety,
enterprises resource planning and business
continuity planning.
Jebin Gautam
Jebin Gautam is a freelance writer and
researcher. He is a liberal arts graduate
from Wabash College, USA. He is currently
interested in issues of arts, culture and
social sciences.
12 / SPACES FEBRUARY 2016